Today was our last day working on location at Safe Passage. We got off to a bit of a rough start on our way out of Antigua because we recieved word that there were protests blocking the major roads in Guatemala City. The protesters were the teachers of the Guatemala City public schools who are standing for better conditions in the work place. Anyway, we were in no danger, we just needed to find a route to get us into the city. We arrived about an hour late and once we got there, we met up with our high school class and did a couple activities and went to lunch. A few special moments happened at lunch for a few of us when we were recognized in the cafeteria by students we had met previously in the week. It made us all feel loved and important because they remembered our names, wanted our attention, and came and hugged us. It was truely remarkable that the students remembered us by name because we only spent a half an hour with only a couple students each two days before. In anticipation of more protesting, school was let out early and we unfortunately didnt get to do our activities with our sixth grade students. Instead we went to Creamos and shopped in their boutique for their handmade jewelry. It was all so beautiful not only because of the designs and colors but because they were all unique and all made by the mothers of the children in Safe Passage as a means to support themselves. We all wish we could have bought more but we spent plenty. They appreciated our support for their jewelry. After we went to dinner with the leader of Creamos, Ilu. We had met Ilu a few days earlier and were all really inspired by her stories and the magnificent work she does. Even though we had to be flexible throughout the day, it turned out to be yet another great day in Guatemala.
Buenos Noches,
Chelsea and Maggie
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